The table illustrates the number of international travellers across five distinct regions between 1990 and 2005, measured in millions. Overall, there was a consistent upward trend in global travel, with the total figure rising from 448.9 million in 1990 to 693.7 million by 2005. Europe consistently accounted for the largest share of international arrivals throughout the period.
Europe dominated the market, starting at 280.2 million in 1990 and reaching 400.2 million by 2005. In contrast, Asia and the Pacific saw the most dramatic proportional growth, more than doubling from 60.2 million to 135.8 million over the fifteen-year span. America also experienced growth, peaking at 118.2 million in 2000 before declining slightly to 113.2 million by the end of the period.
Smaller regions showed steady but modest increases. Africa's travel numbers grew from 18.2 million to 28.7 million, while the Middle East saw the lowest figures, rising from 9.8 million to 15.8 million. Despite these regional variations, the global trend remained positive, reflecting a significant expansion in international tourism across all listed areas, with Europe and Asia and the Pacific driving the majority of the volume.